The Daily Fetch

Simone Erchov of Fairfax, VA, wanted to adopt a dog, but she had particular requirements. She wanted one that matched her energy but that would be okay if left alone for long stretches. The dog would also have to get along with Simone’s young nieces. She wasn’t having any luck.

“Ready to give up for the time being, I clicked through some listings on Petfinder one last time. That’s when I found the ad,” Simone says.

Dakota loves being out on the trail for a hike.

Looking back at her from the screen were the ice blue eyes of a Husky. She had the coloring of a Shepherd. Simone contacted ...

If you’re the proud parent of Fluffy the dog or the loving parent of Fluffy the cat, your apartment is likely a bit more chaotic than those living without pets. For instance, you may come home to find some seriously chewed-up furniture or shoes. Or you might have to carry …

Reagan has come a long way. She and her littermate were dropped off at Upland Animal Shelter in Upland, CA, covered with fleas and ticks, and now she’s well groomed and prances with seeming delight when people talk about how cute she is, says Rebekah Cherniss of Fontana, CA, who …

The family was overwhelmed with dogs. In addition to their own three, two adult strays and four puppies were living under a travel trailer in the yard. When one of the dogs ran into the street, a passing motorist hit him. She stopped to help, and the best help she …

Paul and Jen Edson peered at the photo they’d just received from Petfinder after requesting emails be sent when a new pet matching their search criteria was entered into the database. Their beloved Shih Tzu had died about three months earlier, and Jen was pressing to adopt a dog to …

You have to wonder why a dog as well behaved and sweet as Rocky ended up in a shelter. He was about four years old when he was brought into Marshall County Animal Control in Alabama. His hair was matted, and he had been shot with a pellet gun. Did …

Adopting a pet is one of the most exciting things you can do. Taking responsibility for an animal raises a slew of questions: Will I be a good pet parent? Do I have enough time? What if I’m horrible at training? While there is certainly some anxiety that comes along …

It was a unanimous decision. Stephanie Scovel-Toney and her husband, Donald — and their dog, Tegan — wanted Archer to be part of their family. He had been at Rappahannock Animal Welfare League in Virginia for almost a year, and they couldn’t understand why this sweet dog hadn’t already been …

“Arriving flight 1529, 7:30 p.m.” The Holboke family had been waiting for those words. They loaded into their car that evening and headed to the Portland, OR, airport to meet their new dog, Simone, soon to be named Macy. “We lost our old Boykin Spaniel in October, and our 10-year-old …

If you’ve ever moved with a pet, you know how tough it can sometimes be to find the right apartment for both you and your furry friend. But whether you have a beloved dog, cat, bunny or any other animal, pets are an important part of your family, so it’s …